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Does anyone know of anywhere that will fire ceramics by sq ft or kiln load in the tompkins area? I have a firing membership at the clay school but I've been too busy to produce enough to justify the monthly membership fee. I used to go to a community studio that you could pay by load but I haven't found anything similar here. Kilns are too pricey right now, but I've considered trying to finance one because at least my money would be going into something I'll own.

Remember the RG&E employees that commented on my last post that I was "making mountains out of molehills" when this story first broke? Who actually believes that RG&E would have acted on this if we hadn't raised a fuss? More importantly, why are we as customers responsible for finding the errors in our bills?

SHAME.

Hello! We live in Fall Creek, and our next door neighbors just got a dog (puppy?). It barks constantly when the owners are gone, and we can hear it through their and our closed windows (houses are like 5 ft apart). This is a problem during the days when one of us WFH, and a problem at night when we are trying to wind down for bed. For example, it has been barking for the past 1 hr 10 min.

The neighbors haven't owned a dog in the 5 years we have been here, so it makes us wonder if they are new to dog training. We are also non-dog owners, so is this something that a dog will grow out of?

For dog owners- would you take offense to neighbors dropping by and saying, "hey, we're the neighbors, just FYI, your dog barks constantly when you are gone, and it seems really anxious." Is there something actionable we can suggest?

I've never seen traffic backed up from Warren road past the Cayuga Heights exit like that. Do we need a refresher on zipper merging? You merge left at the sign, not the over pass a mile west...

Ive had a dilemma these last few days

My friend is letting me borrow their portable AC for the summer, but I'm not sure whether I'll need it. The last few days have been hellish, but I'm also not sure whether they seem to have been flukes or represent real Ithaca weather around this time?

Google says that it doesn't usually peak beyond 85, but I know there have been frequent heat waves. At the same time, im posting this outside where it feels amazing at 65 and I heard the northeast is expected to be cooler than avg this year (sure feels like it). I'm worried if it'll be completely redundant to use some days especially since it's a wall AC that would completely block half my view of outside. I'd prefer the box fan for aesthetics, but I'm also from the mid atlantic and I know how much humidity can be a bitch and make temps feel worse

For reference: 3rd floor of building from the 60s

I am a former resident of an apartment rental company……

I moved out of my apartment May 1. I received the security deposit report May 10, which said I was entitled to my full deposit. Unfortunately, I have not received my deposit check. The company has not answered emails about this, but when I’ve called I’ve been told that they don’t know if the owner has it, if he’s going to give it to me or them, etc. Basically, it just seems like the company is trying to avoid conversation about it.

I heard once it was too late that this company has had issues returning deposits in the past. I moved to Ithaca from far away and was not aware.

My question is, since they returned the security deposit report before the 14 day window, is there anything I can do to ensure that I actually get the check? Thanks for your advice.

I heard that people will come and take them away for free(to resell or reuse) but I am not sure how accurate that is. If you ever got rid of functioning playground equipment, what did you do?

Hi all, I've been living in trumansburg for a few years now. As a 31y old dad/homeowner/nurse. I dont get out much.

Looking to meet new people and get out more.

Interests include PC gaming. House projects, yard work. Fishing, electric scootering. If anyone is into those sorts of things/need to make new friends lmk and let's grab a beer!!

who can or knows where i can get a car shipped from PA to Ithaca ?

I will soon be moving to Ithaca for grad school at Cornell as a 27M with my car in the beginning of Fall 2026. While spending my last 5 years in Washington DC, I have grown to like a lot of outdoors sports involving getting out in nature.
I climb indoors regularly on weekdays mostly sticking to lead climbing and also climb outdoors. A new winter sport I have picked up is skiing which I intend to continue and also would love to try going into the backcountry starting next season. Apart from climbing, I love to bike and hike as well. Whole living in DC, I ended up making a community/ friends which would help me learn more about the outdoors and also just hangout in general and help me grow outside of graduate school.
I am writing this post as I intend to find the same community or even newer communities who could help me get out there and find new friends as well. I will soon be looking for a lead belayer and a possible friend at the Lindseth centre. In case anybody is looking to find an extrovert climber feel free to dm or even comment below. I would love to find people who could introduce me to more about skiing as well. How hard/easy would it be to meet such communities while in Ithaca and also where could I hope to meet like people.

Where can one track the count?

Generally havent heard good things about wait times at the Cayuga Med ER. I know you can drive an hour to Syracuse or Sayre, but I figure Cortland is closer...any experiences there? I think there's also a hospital in Auburn?

(I am not currently dying or I would not be posting on reddit)

Hello! My family and I are moving to the Ithaca area this summer. I will be working in Ithaca and while we are still trying to figure out housing I will need to have my kids (4 and 9 years old) in daycare and summer camp in July and August (until school starts) in the city we are moving from summer camp is a competitive death match that starts in January and if you don’t get in by February you’re out of luck. Are there any daycares and/or summer camps that are still registering kids for summer or am I SOL?

I'm likely moving to a place at the end of the summer that can get Dryden fiber internet. What are peoples experience with it? is it good reliable internet? how is the cost compared to spectrum?

Get out and vote! This is your opportunity for your voice to be heard. There are 4 propositions on the ballot and 4 candidates running for 3 positions.

Not sure where to vote between 12pm and 9pm - go here: https://nb.findmypollplace.com/ithacacsd/

Proposition No. 1 Proposed 2026-27 Budget - Authorized to expend $177,638,041 to meet the District's estimated expenditures during the 2026-2027 school year,

Proposition No. 2 Appropriation and Expenditure of Capital Reserve Funds - Utilize funds from the 2022 Capital Reserve Fund in the amount of $2,346,308 to purchase 1 - 70 person propane bus, 1 - 30 person propane bus, 2 - 66 person wheelchiar equipped propane busses, and interior/exterior renovations at Cayuga Heights Elementary School due to th recent flood damage.

Proposition No. 3 Establishment of a New Capital Reserve Fund - Establish a 2026 Capital Reserve fund for 5 years and fund it with $10,000,000.

Proposition No. 4 2026 Capital Project - Authorizes the construction of improvements to and reconstruction of various School District buildings and facilities at a maximum estimated cost of $43,900,000,

Candidates:

1. Madeline Cardona - Incumbent who served a 1 year term on the school board.
2. Sara Garner - New candidate, currently Director of Community Nursery School.
3. Garrick Blalock - Incumbent who served the past 3 years on the school board.
4. Jill K. Tripp - Previous school board member who was not re-elected last year after serving 3 years on the school board.

This post is meant to provide information to the voters within ICSD.